Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 19/12/1997

Receipt of a Notification to Conduct Small-Scale Field Testing of a Genetically Engineered Microbial Pesticide

This notice announces receipt from U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), in cooperation with Washington State University (WSU), of a notification (71233-NMP-R) of intent to conduct small-scale field testings involving species of fluorescent Pseudomonas bacteria, which have been genetically engineered to express antimicrobial genes from similar Pseudomonas species inhabitating the rhizosphere of wheat. The Agency has determined that the application may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, in accordance with 40 CFR 172.11(a), the Agency is soliciting comments on this application.